Need help Identifying a tree

[nasandsons]

I was wondering if anyone could provide some information on a tree that I saw here in New Hampshire. It is approximatly 5 feet tall and has deep purple flowers. This tree has had its flowers since the mid spring and still continues to bloom. The leaf is somewhat similar in shape to a Dogwood's. I have asked at a local nursery, but they did not know what type of tree it is.

 

[John Paul McMillin]

give us a little more info if you can . are the leaves opposite eachother or not , are the flowers single or in clusters. It is blooming right now? How about PawPaw ( Asimina triloba ). It should be done blooming now. Its not a Lilac or a Magnolia? Also earlier bloom. How about Stewartia it is more white though but it blooms late. Let us know more info about it ok? thanks john

 

[Toddppm]

Could be a rose of sharon, they bloom pretty much the whole season, I haven't seen any deep purple ones but it wouldn't suprise me. I've seen maybe 3 or 4 different color ones.

 

[nasandsons]

The flowers are definitly a deep purple. They are single flowers, but very abundant. The leaves are dark green. This tree has been blooming non stop since early to mid spring. Went by it this past Saturday and it is still bearing flowers. It is an awesome looking tree. I really wish I could find some information on it.

I have also taken a small branch section to a local nursery, which has tried to find out what it is, but to no avail.

Is it possible to root start a branch from a tree specimen. If so, what steps do I need to take?

Thanks for the replies.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Does sond like rose of sharron.

http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/gopher-data2/.shrubs/.images/cd13_038.gif

http://www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci/mbrand/h/hibsyr/hibsyr1.html

Try a small cutting, dip in root tone, place in bud case till it roots then a small pot of soil to start. Do this with several cuttings 'cuase they may not all take.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Does sond like rose of sharron.

http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/gopher-data2/.shrubs/.images/cd13_038.gif

http://www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci/mbrand/h/hibsyr/hibsyr1.html

Try a small cutting, dip in root tone, place in bud case till it roots then a small pot of soil to start. Do this with several cuttings 'cuase they may not all take.

The search http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=Hibiscus+syriacus+&geo=no&fs=web

 

[Toddppm]

If it is Rose of sharon, they put out alot of seed. The ones I have pop up everywhere in the yard. Look for the pods this fall and you should be good for next spring.